The Bridgeport Art Center in Bridgeport
http://bridgeportart.com/
+1 773-247-3000
info@bridgeportart.com
The Bridgeport Art Center, located in Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, is a multidisciplinary art center that serves as a creative home for artists, designers, and other professionals. Housed in a historic building, the center offers a variety of spaces and opportunities for artistic exploration and community engagement. Bridgeport is a vibrant neighborhood known for its strong sense of community, working-class roots, and its emerging arts scene. The Bridgeport Art Center is a key player in fostering this artistic growth, attracting both established and emerging artists to the area. The center generally receives positive reviews for its atmosphere and the quality of its event spaces, praised for its unique architecture, vintage elevators, and stunning views of the Chicago skyline. The Bridgeport Art Center is a dynamic art center that provides a creative environment for artists and the community.
Rating
Score of 4.7 with 221 reviews on Google.
Classes Offered
The Bridgeport Art Center is home to the Chicago Ceramic Center and Shared Floor Ceramics, which offer a range of pottery classes and workshops for all skill levels. Classes offered include:
• Pottery Wheel: introductory classes teaching the basics of working with clay on the potter’s wheel.
• Hand-Building: classes covering various hand-building techniques.
• Glazing Workshops: specialized workshops focusing on the art of glazing.
• Specialized Courses: courses may focus on specific ceramic art forms, such as sculpture, tile making, or mold making.
Shared Floor Ceramics, located on the 5th floor of the Bridgeport Art Center, offers classes, workshops, studio information, open studio time, and independent study.
Class Size
Pottery classes at the Bridgeport Art Center are small, ensuring personalized attention from the instructor.
Adult Classes
It is best to contact the center directly to inquire about age restrictions for specific classes.
Kid-Friendly Classes
It is best to contact the center directly to inquire about classes designed specifically for children.
Hours
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: 8AM-6PM
Sunday: 8AM-12PM
Address
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
